Here is the list of historic musical instrument trade catalogs that I've been able to locate. Note citations vary in completeness. However, if anyone wishes to add information to this list, please email me.

Gabler, Ernest & Brother. Ill. catalog of Gabler pianos - models and plates - over 32,000 in use, one a relic of the Civil War, tests. with a partial list of customers. [Newark, NJ: Ernest Gabler & Brother; 1891], 4to., 32 plus 12 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Gabler, Ernest & Brothers. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1886, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gabler, Ernest & Brother. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection

Gage‑Anderson Co. The Flute Improved. The Gage articulated B‑F sharp Device (attached to open or closed G Sharp Boehm Flute). Wilkes‑Barre, PA: The Gage‑Anderson Co.; [ca. 1910, 9 p.] Wind: flute. Two copies exist with annotations discussing additional changes. Library of Congress Gage file

Galenberg & Vaupel Piano Co. Ill. catalog of pianofortes, models, Bijou, Separable, Square, etc. [NY, NY: Galenberg & Vaupel; 1870], Sq. 16mo., 16 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Galizi, R. & Bro. Accordion manuf. Catalogue. NY, NY: R. Galizi & Bro.; [ca. 1921], 80 p. Library of Congress ML155.G15

Gallrein, Paul (Firm). Spezial-Auszug aus dem Hauptkatalog der Firma Paul Gallrein : über Streichinstrumente, Bogen, Saiten, Bestandteile = Extracto Especial de mi Catálogo Principal sobre Instrumentos de Arco, Arcos, Cuerdos y Partes Componentes = Special Extract from my General catalogue on String Instruments, Bows, Strings & Accessories. Markneukirchen: Paul Gallrein; [1910?], 1 v. ML155.P38 1910. Metropolitan Museum

Galvioli & Co. All kinds of full band organs & slot pianos: for shows, merry-go-rounds, dance halls, skating rinks, etc. NY, NY: Galvioli; [194-?], 27 p. illus. 28 cm. Private collection

Garry, Louis. [4 identical Advertisements]. Paris: Louis Garry; [ca. 1907, 4 p.] Wind, accessories: clarinet, flute, hautbois, cor anglais, bassoons, fifes. Miller dated one "April 1924." Library of Congress Garry file

Gaudet, E. Catalogue de l'ancienne maison Lafleur, fondée en 1780. E. Gaudet, Succr. Année 1912. Paris: [s.n.]; 1912, 111 p. OCLC #28594311

Gaveau. Catalogue. [Paris: Gaveau; n.d., n.p.] Text in English. Prices in Francs and dollars. Schubert Club

Gautrot Ainé et Cie. Catalogue instruments de musique. Rennes: Ainé et Cie; 1867, iii, 135 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. printed by Charles Oberthur et Fils. ML155.G3. Johns Hopkins University

Gebhardt Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1903, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gebrüder Rieger. Orgal-Katalog. Jaegerndorf, Austria-Hungary: Gebrüder Rieger; [c1889], 184 p. Offers the company's pipe organs and harmoniums. Citation from online description

Gem Piano and Organ Co. Illustrated Catalogue. Grand, Square, and Upright Pianos. Washington, NJ: Gem Piano and Organ Co.; [c1885], 8 p. Features grand, square and upright pianos made by the company in rosewood and other varieties. Citation from online description

Gem Piano and Organ Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gemeinhardt. [Advertisement]. Elkhart, IN: Gemeinhardt; [ca. 1970, 1 p.] Wind: flute. One color photograph of a woman playing a flute in a forest. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file

Gemeinhardt, Arthur. Clarinets, Flutes, Piccolos, Saxophones, Mouthpieces, Reeds, etc. NY, NY: Arthur Gemeinhardt and Charles Schoell; [ca. 1934, 4 p.] Wind: woodwind instruments. Charles Schoell's name is crossed out. The address was changed from 235 East 86th St. to 206 East 85 St. Also, Miller (?) dated this item Feb 1934. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file

Gemeinhardt, Arthur. The "Strad" of the Flutist's World. NY, NY: Carl Fischer; [ca. 1930, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Advertises the "August Caputo" model flute. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file

Gemeinhardt Co. Inc. Suggested Prices. Elkhart, IN: Gemeinhardt Co. Inc.; Feb. 4, 1980, [9 p.] Wind: flute, accessories. Library of Congress Gemeinhardt file

Gemunder & Sons. Gemunder Art Violins. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1913, [n.p.] Smithsonian #213

Gemunder & Sons. Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Gemunder Art Violins. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1909, [n.p.] Smithsonian #214

Gemunder & Sons. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Violins, etc. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1892, [n.p.] Smithsonian #2

Gemunder & Sons. Rare Old Violins. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #200

Gemunder & Sons. Rare Old Violins, Violoncellos, and Bows. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #288

Gemünder & Sons. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "New York Brevities." Vol 70 #23 (May 26 1914), p. 43. Violin maker

Gemünder, August. Descriptive Catalogue. NY, NY: August Gemünder; 1889, 60 p. Strings, accessories: bowed strings, plucked strings, bows, trimmings, parts, guitars, mandolins, a harp, and zithers. Library of Congress ML155.G36 1888

Gemünder, August. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Violins, Bows, Guitars, Mandolins, Zithers, Strings, etc. NY, NY: August Gemünder; 1890, 60 p. String instruments: bowed strings, plucked strings, bows, accessories. This catalog also includes one harp for sale (page 40) suggestive of an Erard harp. Library of Congress ML155.G

Gemünder, August & Sons. Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of High‑Grade Stringed Instruments. NY, NY: August Gemünder & Sons; 1895, 62 p. Strings: bowed strings, plucked strings. Library of Congress ML155.G36 1895

Gemünder, George Sr. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisements. "The Gemünder Art Catalogue." Vol 67 #16 (Oct 15 1913), p. 43. Violin maker

Gemünder, George Sr. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Gemünder Violin Catalogue Issued." Vol 67 #19 (Nov 5 1913), p. 49

Gemünder, George Sr. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Gemünder Issues New Catalogue." Vol 69 #10 (Sep 9 1914), p. 34

Geppert, William Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1916, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Giacinto Micale e figlio. Catalogo dei generi vendibili. [Livorno: s.n.]; 1793, xli, 205 p., [1] l. Colophon: Nella stamperia di Tommaso Masi, e compagno. In three parts, continuously paged, the 2d and 3d with special title page: [2] Catalogo di musica strumentale, e vocale de' più celebri autori stampata in Londra e Vienna che trovasi vendibile in Livorno at prezzi originali da Giacinto Micali e figlio. 1793. [3] Catalogo di stampe tanto a bulino, che in maniera nera, e a colori vendibili in Livorno ai prezzi originali da Giacinto Micali e figlio. 1793. Includes a musical instrument catalog [?]. [If this is actually a trade catalog, it is the earliest dated catalog in this list.] OCLC #19713446

Gibson. [Catalog "Y". S.l.: Gibson; ca. 1937], 88 p. 7 by 9 inches. In addition to guitars it has banjos, mandolins, as well as early electrical instruments and amps. Citation generated from on-line description

Gibson. [Guitar and Mandolin Catalog "M". S.l.: Gibson; ca. 1921], 112 p. One of the largest catalogs ever produced by Gibson. Full of pictures of instruments, groups of musicians, technical information. It has mandolins, mandolas, mando-cellos, mandobasses, guitars, and harp-guitars. Citation generated from on-line description

Gibson. [Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and Uke catalog. S.l.: Gibson]; 1933, 48 p. 4 by 9 inches. Catalog features all the fine instruments of the day with specifications and prices. Also includes a large section on parts and accessories. Citation generated from on-line description

Gibson. [Mandolin and Guitar Catalog. S.l.: Gibson; ca. 1900], 32 p. 5 by 8 inches. All the instruments of the day are here including the "paddle‑head" mandolins, early 3‑point "F" mandolins, guitars, and harp‑guitars. These are the rare instruments found today with Orville's picture on the label. Plenty of description with original prices. Citation generated from on-line description

Gibson Inc. The banjo, supreme in musical expression: [catalog]. Silver Spring, MD: Mugwumps' Instrument Herald; 1974, 22 p. Reprint of the 1927 ed. OCLC #2515405 and Smithsonian #158

Gibson Inc. Gibson Banjo Information. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #161

Gibson Inc. Gibson Catalogue of Fretted Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.p.] Smithsonian #179

Gibson Inc. Gibson Electrical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #188

Gibson Inc. Gibson Fretted Instruments. Kalamazoo, MI: [Gibson Inc; ca. 1925], 68 p., 8vo. Paper wrappers. All kinds of fretted instruments are described and illustrated but the greatest emphasis is on the many fine banjos made by Gibson. Of the 68 pages, over half are devoted to banjos. In addition to the banjos, guitars, mandolins and ukuleles are illustrated and priced. Citation generated from on-line description

Gibson Inc. Gibson Inc.: Why You Should Play a Gibson. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1934, [n.p.] Smithsonian #193

Gibson Inc. Gibson mandolins, guitars & ukuleles; the principle of Stradivarius arching and graduation applied to fretted instruments. [Silver Spring, Md., Mugwump’s Instrument Herald; 1973], 39 p.; illus.; 23 cm. Reprint: Kalamazoo, Mich.: Gibson Inc.; 1927. Library  of Congress ML155.G529 1973 and OCLC #1287749

Gibson Inc. Gibson Mandolins, Guitars, Ukuleles. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1976, [n.p.] Smithsonian #176

Gibson Inc. Gibson Mastertone banjos. [Ceder, Knolls, N.J.: Pickin' Productions]; 1976, 19 p. Reprint of 1926 Mastertone banjo catalog OCLC #2786836 and Smithsonian #189

Gibson Inc. Gibson Mastertone Banjos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #195

Gibson Inc. The Gibson Story. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1973, [n.p.] Smithsonian #190

Gibson Inc. New Models. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1935, [n.p.] Smithsonian #159

Gibson Mandolin‑Guitar Co. The 1921 Gibson Catalog. Edited by William Ivey. Nashville, Tenn: The Country Music Foundation Press; 1973, viii, 120 p. Strings: plucked. Reprinted as part of the Historical Instrument Series. Library of Congress ML155.G53 1973

Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. The Gibson Mandolin and Guitar Catalog "K". Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co.; [ca. 1918], 112 p. This catalog includes the company's full line of archtop guitars and mandolin family instruments, circa 1918, along with articles, testimonials, quaint period photos of mandolin orchestras ("Every One A Gibson-ite!") from around the world, and several pages of 2-color illustrations of their top-of-the-line instruments. Citation generated from online description

Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. The Gibson mandolins and guitars: the first serious mandolins and guitars ever manufactured. Kalamazoo, Mich.: Gibson, [1902]. 32 p. OCLC #4102087

Gibson Mfg. Co. Ltd. Gibson Mandolin and Guitar Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #178

Gidney, John I. & Co. The Golden‑Tone Flute. Mattapan, MA: John I. Gidney & Co.; [ca. 1920], 6 p. Wind: flute, piccolo. Instruments made in silver, and also wood. Library of Congress Gidney file

Gidney, John I. & Co. [Letter from John I. Gidney to Ralph F. Hovey, Cleveland, OH]. Mattapan, MA: John I. Gidney & Co.; June 4, 1923, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Written on the company's letterhead, depicting a flute, this letter refers to an enclosed pamphlet, discussing the purchase of a flute. Library of Congress Gidney file

Gilbert, T. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection

Gittelson and Howard. Catalog of rare old violins, January, 1923. NY, NY: Gittelson and Howard; [1923], 46 p. illus. 25 cm. Includes illustrations of the following instruments: 1680 Nicola Amati, 1780 Giuseppe Guadagnini, 1749 Januarius Gagliano, 17?? Januarius Gagliano, undated J.B. Vuillaume, and a 1771 Antonius Gragnani. Also includes 2 pages of violas, 2 pages of cellos, and 5 pages of bows with prices and descriptions. National Music Museum. ML155.G57 1923

Glier. Centennial Catalogue of Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.p.] Smithsonian #23

Goble, Robert. For Beauty of Tone & Design. [Haselmere, Surry]: Robert Goble; [ca. 1930, 3 p.] Wind, early music: recorder. Formerly associated with Arnold Dolmetsch's shop. Library of Congress Goble file

Goble, Robert. [Advertisement]. Haselmere, Surry: Robert Goble; [Feb. 1939, 1 p.] Wind, keyboard, early music: recorder, harpsichord, clavichord. Taken from The Musical Times p. 86. Miller wrote "Feb. 1939." Library of Congress Goble file

Goble, Robert. [Advertisement]. Haselmere, Surry: Robert Goble; [Feb. 1940, 1 p.] Wind, early music: recorder. Taken from The Musical Times p. 51. D.C. Miller (?) wrote "Feb. 1940." Library of Congress Goble file

Godfroy, Clair ainé. [Instrument catalog]. Paris: Clair Godfroy ainé; [1855 to ca. 1878, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Boehm-system flutes in wood and silver. D.C. Miller wrote "From William R. Gibbs Nov. 1922." Library of Congress Godfroy file

Goldsmith, J.G. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection

Gordon, Hamilton S. Illustrated Catalogue. NY, NY: Hamilton S. Gordon; 1897, [n.p.]. General catalog. Evidently a retail company. Citation generated from online description.

Gordon, Hamilton S. [For the Trade Only. Illustrated Catalogue - Hamilton S. Gordon Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise, New York.] NY, NY: Hamilton S. Gordon; 1900, 288 p. 8 1/2 by 10 inches. Includes horns, band instruments, guitars, etc, and Edison Phonographs. Title on cover Hamilton Gordon 1900. Citation generated from on-line description

Gordon Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1911, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gors & Kallman. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gotsch Co., Walter M. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gotz. Gotz Violins and Violas. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #258

Gram-Richtseig Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gras, J. J. Gras, Lille, Catalogue 1910. [Lille: s.n.]; 1910, 33 p. Reproduced in Larigot, no. 12, Dec. 1992, p. 18-28; no. 13, July 1993, p. 16-28

Gras, J. [Advertisement]. Paris: J. Gras; [June 1924, 1 p.] Wind: brass valve instruments, clarinets, saxophones, flutes, and oboes. Library of Congress Gras file

Gratz, Wm. R. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade." Vol 20 #6 (Feb 5 1890), p. 118. Features the Glass & Co. piano

Great Britain. Patent Office. Patents for inventions: abridgements of specifications relating to music and musical instruments, A.D. 1694-1866. London: T. Bingham; 1984, xiv, 520 p. Facsimile of second edition: London: Eyre and Spottiswoode; 1871. Includes index. OCLC #15223056

Great Western Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910-1918, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Gretsch, Fred Mfg. Co., Accordions Greatly Reduced! The Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co., Chicago; [n.d.], 2 p. University of Maryland, College Park

Gretsch, Fred MFG Co. Musical Merchandise. no. 33. Everything in musical merchandise. 50th anniversary edition, 1883-1933. Chicago, IL: Fred Gretsch MFG Co.; 1933, 160 p. General: percussion, brass, clarinets, saxophones, strings (bowed and plucked), accessories. Also lists names of instrument manufacturing company's represented by Gretsch. The following call number might have been changed. ML155.G83. Library of Congress

Gretsch, Fred. MFG Co. Gretsch musical merchandise catalog 36: the music merchant's buying guide. Chicago, IL: Fred. Gretsch Mfg. Co.; [ca. 1936], 198 p.: ill.; 31 cm. Library's copy lacks p. 3-6, 17-26, 43-44, 129-134, 151-158, 165-166, 171-171, 187-194. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: STR.62 G834 1936

Gretsch, Fred MFG Co. 1914-1915 [catalog]. Brooklyn, NY: Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Co.; 1915, 210 p. General catalog of instruments. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection Box 1

Griffith Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Grossman Music Co. Catalog 15. Cleveland, OH: Grossman Music Co.; 1935, 264 p. 9 by 12 inches. This extensive, fully illustrated retail catalog includes accessories, accordians, bassoons, oboes, batons, bugles, clarinets, drums, flutes, piccolos, guitars, harmonicas and holders, mandolins, saxophones, string steels, tenor banjos, banjo mandolins and banjo, tenor guitars, trumpets, trombones, ukuleles, violins, violas and cellos, double basses, woodwind instruments, xylophones, bells and novelty items such as needles, magaphones, Jew harps, auto harps, kazoos. Some of the brand names included are, Gibson, Kleartone, Ludwig, Cromwell, M. Hohner, Norwood, La Suprema, Regal, V. Kohlert, La Salle, Black Diamond, Grover, Buescher, Vega and more. Smithsonian #17, and on-line description

Grossman Music Corp. Counter Catalog. Musical Instruments and Publications. Cleveland, OH: Grossman Music Corp; 1967, 700 p. General: wind, strings, percussion. ML155.G859. Library of Congress

Grotian-Steinweg. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, 1950, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Grovensteen & Fuller. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 13 #4 (Jul 28 1886), p. 58. Piano manufacturer

Grovensteen & Fuller. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1885, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Guerrini Co. Guerrini Company: the largest and leading accordion factory in the United States. San Francisco, CA: Stewart Banjo Manufactory; [ca. 1931], 48 p. 21 cm. English and Italian Trade Catalog ML155.G935 1931 Hagley Museum

Guest Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1907, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Guild, Church & Co. Ill. catalog of pianofortes. [Boston, MA: Guild, Church & Co.; ca. 1890, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Guild, Church & Co. Successors to George M. Guild & Co. Ill. catalog of Grand and Square pianofortes. 6th ed. with test. letters 1865-1873. [Boston, MA: Build, Church & Co.; ca. 1874], 8vo., 40 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Guild, Church & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Guild - English. Present Status of Affairs." Vol 13 #18 (Nov 3 1886), p. 280. Piano manufacturer

Guild, Church & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 12 #19 (May 12 1886), p. 308

Guild, Church & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection

Guitar Friends. 10 year anniversary issue. Standpoint, ID: Guitar Friends; 1983, 120 p. Strings: plucked. ML155.G93 1983. Library of Congress

Guitar Friends. The Guitar friend: mail order guide to musical instruments & supplies. Standpoint, ID: Guitar Friends; 1977, 179 p. Strings: plucked strings, accessories. ML155.G95. Library of Congress

Gulbransen Piano Co. Catalogue. [Chicago, IL: Gulbransen]; 1926, [n.p.] Includes player pianos. Schubert Club

Gulbransen-Dickinson Co./Gulbransen Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1923-1936, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive